University management of support policy for scientific, technological research and innovation: advances and limits

Abstract

This paper analyzes the facilitating and limiting aspects in university management of support policy for scientific, technological research and innovation at the Federal University of the Valley San Francisco Foundation (UNIVASF), from the theoretical perspective of organizational arrangements, leadership and management practices. Qualitative research was done, of the case study type, proceeding to documentary analysis, non-participant observation and interviews with managers of the research area. The data was analyzed through content analysis, using the Nvivo software. The results indicate as facilitating elements: institutional arrangements, institutional policies and relationships, and collaboration networks. The main limiters are the juridical, legal and administrative obstacles present in the management of financial resources of public universities.